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Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
3.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
4.
Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pry out the battery.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1.
When you replace the battery, insert it at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it
into place.
2.
Replace the keyboard (see
Replacing the Keyboard
).
3.
Replace the hinge cover (see
Replacing the Hinge Cover
).
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CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your Computer
) before working inside the
computer.
